Barcelona Beaches

When you feel an urge to escape the crowds and head for some tranquillity, the sandy Barcelona beaches await you.

There is so much more to Barcelona than its busy cosmopolitan streets, its famous bustling night life scene and the ever satisfying visual masterpieces that are the Gaudi buildings.

Strolling along its three miles (nearly five kilometres) of golden coastline, you will encounter seven unique beaches. Sun, sea and sand lovers cannot resist the allure of the Sebastia and Barceloneta beaches which tend to be the most popular if all the beaches. Other more peaceful sandy zones are the beaches of Mar Bella, Nova Mar Bella, Bogatell, Nova Icaria and Llevant. Bang in the middle of all the beaches is the stunning and ambient Port Olympic offering limitless shopping and dining opportunities. The views here are glorious too, by the way!

When half a day aboard the Bus Turistic tires you out, why not grab your cozzie and make off to one of the city’s seven sandy beaches? Nothing like a spot of sand, sea and sun to truly unwind and recharge those sightseeing batteries.

Sadly, the sandy beaches of Barcelona are constantly fighting the forces of nature. Battling the devastating effects of coastal erosion, this is a holiday destination where (like many) the sandy beaches have to be imported to stay alive.

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